Jewish Catskills

High HolidaysDuring the High Holidays the doors to heaven are open to all so are ours! Join us for warm, welcoming, uplifting holiday services Read More
Sukkoth and Simchas Torah Come celebrate Sukkot with us
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Sweet! 15 Things About Apples in JudaismRosh Hashanah isn’t the only time apples get the spotlight. There are plenty of other moments throug... Read More
No Work This Year!When Rosh Hashanah falls on Shabbos Read More

Weekly Magazine

Sweet! 15 Things About Apples in Judaism

Rosh Hashanah isn’t the only time apples get the spotlight. There are plenty of other moments throughout the Jewish year when we enjoy and make use of this natural treat.

By Yehuda Altein

Top 6 Reasons to Hear the Shofar This Year

Sometimes the most important reason is the simplest one: We do it because G-d asked us to.

By Mendy Kaminker

The Missing Shofar

What it means when the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Shabbat.

By Yisrael Deren

Take the Binding of Isaac Quiz

Do you know how old Isaac was at the time?

By Menachem Posner

“The Year of the Shabbat”

Join us for a special lecture by Rabbi Yaakov Raskin of Chabad of Jamaica, who will masterfully introduce us to the unique Jewish year of 5787 with Rosh Hashanah being on Shabbat. Prepare to be inspired, and most importantly, be ready to celebrate the new Jewish year.

By Yaakov Y. Raskin